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Alexandria cops bust 10-year-old for bringing toy gun to school.
The boy, a fifth-grader at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School whose name is not being released, was charged as a juvenile with brandishing a weapon, police said. . . .
When the boy arrived, authorities found the toy in his backpack.
He was taken into custody, transported to a juvenile detention center for booking and then released to his parents, Hildebrandt said.
“The safety of our students is always our first concern,” Sherman said. “We appreciate the quick response and action by our police.”
Your students were always safe, because it was a toy gun.
Except they’re not safe from overweening officialdom, who can’t tell the difference between a dangerous weapon and a toy gun.
Or, more accurately, who choose to ignore the difference.
Sending your kids to public school is looking more and more like parental malpractice.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 8:33 am
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Postal Service to Cut Saturday Mail
Postal Service to Cut Saturday Mail - Yahoo! News
"The U.S. Postal Service will stop delivering mail on Saturdays but continue to deliver packages six days a week under a plan aimed at saving about $2 billion, the financially struggling agency says.
In an announcement scheduled for later Wednesday, the service is expected to say the Saturday mail cutback would begin in August."
"The U.S. Postal Service will stop delivering mail on Saturdays but continue to deliver packages six days a week under a plan aimed at saving about $2 billion, the financially struggling agency says.
In an announcement scheduled for later Wednesday, the service is expected to say the Saturday mail cutback would begin in August."
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Goodbye, Prius? Japanese carmakers drop battery electric-car development
Goodbye, Prius? Japanese carmakers drop battery electric-car development - Washington Times
"Japan is backtracking on battery electric-car development, as even Nissan’s vice chairman, the so-called “father of the Prius,” announced plans to copy Toyota and pursue fuel-cell cars that convert hydrogen to electricity.
“Because of its shortcomings — driving range, cost and recharging time — the electric vehicle is not a viable replacement for most conventional cars,” said Toyota’s vice chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, in a Reuters report. “We need something entirely new.”"
"Japan is backtracking on battery electric-car development, as even Nissan’s vice chairman, the so-called “father of the Prius,” announced plans to copy Toyota and pursue fuel-cell cars that convert hydrogen to electricity.
“Because of its shortcomings — driving range, cost and recharging time — the electric vehicle is not a viable replacement for most conventional cars,” said Toyota’s vice chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, in a Reuters report. “We need something entirely new.”"
North Korea video shows US city in flames after missile attack
North Korea video shows US city in flames after missile attack | World news | guardian.co.uk
""Somewhere in the United States, black clouds of smoke are billowing," the Korean-language caption says. "It seems that the nest of wickedness is ablaze."
""Somewhere in the United States, black clouds of smoke are billowing," the Korean-language caption says. "It seems that the nest of wickedness is ablaze."
Chicago Police Changing Response Plan For Some 911 Calls
Chicago Police Changing Response Plan For Some 911 Calls « CBS Chicago
"Starting this week, Chicago police are changing their responses to 911 calls.
They’ll no longer come right away to reports of things like criminal damage to property, vehicle thefts, garage burglaries, or other crimes in which the suspect is no longer on the scene, and the victim isn’t in immediate danger."
"Starting this week, Chicago police are changing their responses to 911 calls.
They’ll no longer come right away to reports of things like criminal damage to property, vehicle thefts, garage burglaries, or other crimes in which the suspect is no longer on the scene, and the victim isn’t in immediate danger."
UAW urges members get into politics
UAW urges members get into politics | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
"United Auto Workers President Bob King and former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday urged union members to get more active in politics — and consider running for political office."
"United Auto Workers President Bob King and former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday urged union members to get more active in politics — and consider running for political office."
Snyder to enter brewing Medicaid battle
Snyder to enter brewing Medicaid battle | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
"Gov. Rick Snyder will fire the first shot in the next health care skirmish Thursday when he recommends in his budget presentation to the Legislature whether Michigan should open Medicaid to as many as half a million more residents.
Under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the federal government has promised to pay all costs for three years for residents added to the federal health insurance program for low-income people in states that raise income eligibility.
Federal payments would decline to 90 percent from 2017 to 2020 and would never go lower, according to the law.
The long-term addition of 400,000 to 500,000 Medicaid recipients would result in an additional $1.5 billion to $2 billion a year in federal health spending in Michigan. "
"Gov. Rick Snyder will fire the first shot in the next health care skirmish Thursday when he recommends in his budget presentation to the Legislature whether Michigan should open Medicaid to as many as half a million more residents.
Under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the federal government has promised to pay all costs for three years for residents added to the federal health insurance program for low-income people in states that raise income eligibility.
Federal payments would decline to 90 percent from 2017 to 2020 and would never go lower, according to the law.
The long-term addition of 400,000 to 500,000 Medicaid recipients would result in an additional $1.5 billion to $2 billion a year in federal health spending in Michigan. "
Beware the union-hijacked parent groups
Beware the union-hijacked parent groups - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
"Leading the city contingent to Washington was “parent” activist Zakiyah Ansari, who’s become the leading face of the union’s job-protection drive.
Ansari represents two organizations — the Alliance for Quality Education (or AQE), where she is advocacy director, and New Yorkers for Great Public Schools, for whom she is a spokesperson.
Her role becomes more clear when you learn that both outfits are teacher-union-backed groups posing as organizations speaking on behalf of parents.
(Some of the money comes from the city United Federation of Teachers, some from its parent, the New York State United Teachers.)
A third group, Journey 4 Justice, organized and financed the DC trip.
It’s yet another union-backed entity using black and brown faces to front the unions’ jobs-protection agenda."
"Leading the city contingent to Washington was “parent” activist Zakiyah Ansari, who’s become the leading face of the union’s job-protection drive.
Ansari represents two organizations — the Alliance for Quality Education (or AQE), where she is advocacy director, and New Yorkers for Great Public Schools, for whom she is a spokesperson.
Her role becomes more clear when you learn that both outfits are teacher-union-backed groups posing as organizations speaking on behalf of parents.
(Some of the money comes from the city United Federation of Teachers, some from its parent, the New York State United Teachers.)
A third group, Journey 4 Justice, organized and financed the DC trip.
It’s yet another union-backed entity using black and brown faces to front the unions’ jobs-protection agenda."
Sharing transportation, food service and all other support services mulled by Muskegon County's school districts
Sharing transportation, food service and all other support services mulled by Muskegon County's school districts | MLive.com
"The county’s 12 school districts and the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District have agreed to split the costs for a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the benefits of and create a plan for countywide consolidation of all support services."
"The county’s 12 school districts and the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District have agreed to split the costs for a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the benefits of and create a plan for countywide consolidation of all support services."
Monday, February 04, 2013
A revolution in the works?
A revolution in the works? Column
"But if there's an upside to the increasing unhappiness that most Americans feel toward the political class, it's that maybe it means people are paying closer attention."
"But if there's an upside to the increasing unhappiness that most Americans feel toward the political class, it's that maybe it means people are paying closer attention."
Detroit group asks Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action bans across nation
"“Proposal 2 and Proposition 209 have turned black, Latina/o and Native American residents into second-class citizens," said George B. Washington, a second attorney for BAMN.
"Racial minorities are now the only groups who cannot ask the universities to adopt admissions programs that will make it possible for their children to attend their state universities.
"These laws have driven down minority admissions by one third or more at the University of Michigan and at the University of California at the very moment the country is becoming majority minority.”
Developer interest in downtown Muskegon grows as community looks to reorganize promotional agency
Developer interest in downtown Muskegon grows as community looks to reorganize promotional agency | MLive.com
“For Muskegon, I think the sky is the limit,” Haan said.
“Downtown is definitely getting more interest than two or three years ago. I see it growing.”
“For Muskegon, I think the sky is the limit,” Haan said.
“Downtown is definitely getting more interest than two or three years ago. I see it growing.”
Driving up fees: Muskegon court officials bemoan Michigan's driver responsibility fees' effects on poor
Driving up fees: Muskegon court officials bemoan Michigan's driver responsibility fees' effects on poor | MLive.com
"Only about 50 percent of the fees imposed get collected, according to Fred Woodhams, spokesman for Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.
That leaves a lot of Michigan motorists without valid licenses."
"Only about 50 percent of the fees imposed get collected, according to Fred Woodhams, spokesman for Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.
That leaves a lot of Michigan motorists without valid licenses."
Sounding the Alarm about Smart Meters Smart Grid
Sounding the Alarm about Smart Meters Smart Grid with Curtis Bennett and David Chalk AxXiom For Liberty Live! | AxXiom for Liberty
What is a “smart” meter?
“Smart” Meters are digital utility meters that send customers’ detailed usage information to the utility using a radio-frequency transmitter (or over the power lines in the case of Powerline Carrier (PLC) systems. The meter also contains other capabilities, such as remote shut-off. They are part of a larger plan to change the electricity grid to a “smart” grid–though there is controversy about whether the customer meter is actually crucial to that change. Electric smart meters are replacing older analog style meters. . .
Viewpoint: Muskegon Heights mayor speaks out on water: Consolidation or hostile takeover?
Viewpoint: Muskegon Heights mayor speaks out on water: Consolidation or hostile takeover? | MLive.com
"We have asked ourselves: Is this consolidation or a hostile takeover?
It is interesting to note that the Heights owns 20 acres of land on Lake Michigan in the City of Norton Shores.
If additional service capacity is needed; we have a greater ability to accommodate an expanded facility than Muskegon's plant, which is land-locked.
"We have asked ourselves: Is this consolidation or a hostile takeover?
It is interesting to note that the Heights owns 20 acres of land on Lake Michigan in the City of Norton Shores.
If additional service capacity is needed; we have a greater ability to accommodate an expanded facility than Muskegon's plant, which is land-locked.
“Burkas for babies”: Saudi cleric’s new fatwa causes controversy
“Burkas for babies”: Saudi cleric’s new fatwa causes controversy
"A Saudi cleric has called for all female babies to be fully covered by wearing the face veil, commonly known as the burka, citing reports of little girls being sexually molested. "
"A Saudi cleric has called for all female babies to be fully covered by wearing the face veil, commonly known as the burka, citing reports of little girls being sexually molested. "
Three Cheers for Michigan House Democrats
Three Cheers for Michigan House Democrats [Mackinac Center]
"The great news here is that House Democrats have Republican colleagues in Lansing who are also troubled by the MEDC’s lack of transparency and accountability.
State Rep. Bob Genetski, State Rep. Mike Shirkey and State Rep. Tom McMillin have all taken issue with the MEDC’s lack of transparency."
Sen. Hansen, are you out there.......
"The great news here is that House Democrats have Republican colleagues in Lansing who are also troubled by the MEDC’s lack of transparency and accountability.
State Rep. Bob Genetski, State Rep. Mike Shirkey and State Rep. Tom McMillin have all taken issue with the MEDC’s lack of transparency."
Sen. Hansen, are you out there.......
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